- shallows
- shoal
- sandbar
Generated definitions (experimental)
- shallows
- shoal
- sandbar
This meaning refers to a body of water that is shallow, where the water depth is relatively low, allowing for various aquatic activities or the presence of marine life close to the surface.
The children can safely play in the shallows of this lake.
Fishermen often catch small fish in the shallows.
This meaning emphasizes a specific area of water where the depth is shallow, typically posing a hazard for navigation, as boats can easily run aground in such places.
Boats need to be cautious of the shoals when passing along the coast to avoid running aground.
This body of water has many shoals, making it suitable for small boats to navigate.
This meaning specifically describes a ridge of sand formed by the action of tides or currents, which can emerge above water during low tides.
After the tide recedes, the sandbar emerges, becoming a great spot for visitors to relax.
Fishermen have great success catching fish near the sandbar.
Generated collocations (experimental)
qiǎn tān浅滩qū yù区域shallows areabù guī zé不规则qiǎn tān浅滩irregular shoalzhǎng cháo涨潮qiǎn tān浅滩tidal shallowsqiǎn tān浅滩shēng wù生物shallows organismshǎi yáng海洋qiǎn tān浅滩marine shoalqiǎn tān浅滩yú chǎng渔场shoal fishing groundsshā zhōu沙洲qiǎn tān浅滩sandbar shallowscháo xī潮汐qiǎn tān浅滩tidal flatqiǎn tān浅滩háng xíng航行navigation in shallow watersshēng tài生态qiǎn tān浅滩ecological shoal